Food
Cherries
A sweet-tart fruit whose natural compounds may help lower uric acid, especially helpful for gout.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 69/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Cherries, especially tart or dark varieties, are a naturally anthocyanin-rich fruit long favored in folk remedies for gout.
📜 Where it comes from
Cherries, particularly tart varieties, have long featured in European and American folk remedies for gout, an association going back at least to the 18th and 19th centuries when sufferers reported relief after eating them. This traditional food remedy persisted through generations of home-health writing and remains a popular natural approach to gout discomfort today.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help lower uric acid levels
- Traditionally used to ease gout flares
- Naturally sweet and enjoyable to eat
- May support bone health
🥄 How to use it
Eat about half a pound of fresh cherries daily, or take 1-2 Tbsp of unsweetened tart cherry concentrate. Wild or dark black cherries are considered most potent.
How much: About 1/2 lb fresh cherries daily, or 1-2 Tbsp tart cherry concentrate.
Why it works: Cherries are rich in anthocyanins, plant compounds that may help lower uric acid levels in the blood, which is especially relevant for gout.
⚠️ Cautions
- Store-bought pasteurized cherry juice loses much of the active anthocyanin content — choose fresh cherries or unsweetened concentrate
- Cherries are high in natural sugar — those with diabetes should account for this in their diet
- Not a substitute for uric-acid-lowering medication if prescribed by a doctor
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